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    Main Event Hoffman Estates

    2.6 (263 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Perfection arcade game
    Alyssa G.

    I have taken my daughter to Main Event when they have their All You Can Play specials over the years and we have always had a good time! For Black Friday 2025, they had a special where you can play from 11a-5p for $14.99 AND if you purchased before 12p, you got a $10 credit card for the arcade. We did have to add on bowling shoe rentals to our wristbands, but it was very reasonable. I felt safe using the high ropes course, we were placed on a bowling alley efficiently, and I played half a dozen rounds of laser tag. Some of the laser tag vests were not working 100%, so that was mildly annoying, but not enough to stop me from having fun all day. The arcade had some unique choices compared to the other arcade we live by, like a life sized Perfection game. We left for lunch and came back so I cannot comment on the food, but I have splurged on their fancy Shirley Temples for my daughter in the past ($4.99). It was dead quiet at 11a, but eventually, we collected opponents for laser tag and the bowling alley was popping!

    Having fun!
    Christopher E.

    It was fun hanging out at the Main Event with my family and friends. The food here was very delicious, and now I understand why my wife chose this location for a work event. The service was pretty good, and our waitress took really good care of us. I had a great time, and I'm looking forward to our next visit the Main Event.

    Laser tag
    Heather B.

    Overall, not bad. The venue is maintained. Machines working except one by the sponge bob game. The waitress was nice to come check on us during bowling and offered to order food. She brought it all out to us. There was also a field trip there and the ticket redeeming shop was closed but then they said it's only open to the public and not camps, and the kids were able to choose prizes. Overall nice experience.

    Nataly B.

    We had so much fun. It's conveniently located and has so much to do, fun for the whole family. Great atmosphere and service. I highly recommend!!!

    Carm A.

    Had a blast here, pizza & food was really good, our waitress was a real sweetheart. Very clean place. Lots to do! I like the fact you have more games to win prizes. I lost one of my prixes though :( oh well another reason to come back & replay to get it again. Pool tables are really nice, but a bit pricey for non-return tables. Other places with return tables charge less. But anyway I will still play it, because it is nice there. Except one little girl, she was wearing all black & kept giving dirty looks while adjusting the chairs constantly, I had to tell her to becareful or I could hit her with my pool stick. She was quite annoying. Maybe put her in the back somewhere. Anyway other than that, can't wait to come back!

    Ben S.

    One of the worst experiences ever. I paid $80 for the 2026 NYE event package for my family of four. Upon arrival, I was greeted with extremely long lines. I waited 30 minutes to be put on a 5 hour wait list for bowling. I waited in another 30 minute line to be put on a 3 hour wait list for laser tag. The line for pizza had over 100 people waiting and never moved. The event was clearly oversold and management was not issuing any refunds. I have contacted the "contact us" page on Main Events website to be greated by a generic message. Again, no responsibility from anyone. Extremely annoyed!

    Line to get in the door

    Booked the Dec 31st New Year event and it was a disaster. 45 mins in line to check in, rude employees and it wasn't possible to get any bowling lanes. My 4 year old stood in a snowstorm and there was no organization or communication from staff. Avoid at all costs, I have used main even for corporate events but this was the last straw. Avoid.

    Chicken sandwich and Cesar salad
    NiNi F.

    Went on a Sunday before a holiday and they were just ill prepared. There were a lot of parties going but they didn't have adequate staff for the kitchen and dine in area. Service was fairly quick at the front desk but had to ask someone at the desk to call another person so we could be seated in the dining area. The food was just ok. I wasn't impressed. It wasn't nasty either of I ever I go back i would order something off the menu. Dillion was great, very nice, and accommodating seeing he was the only one serving the tables. Check in process for laser tag was delayed due to there only being 1 person at the desk trying to cash kids out with their gifts and check people in for laser tag. Again not prepared for the holiday weekend. Overall the kids seem to enjoy themselves. There are a lot of activities to choose from in 1 place. Bowling, billiards, laser tag, gravity walk, and the arcade.

    Ian M.

    Main Event is an outstanding venue for kids' birthdays! The gravity ropes, laser tag, and bowling options make it a perfect choice for a fun-filled celebration. The variety of activities ensures everyone has a great time, making it a memorable experience for the birthday child and guests. Highly recommended! The food options is what you would expect....nothing fantastic and your basic options such as pizza and soda. Pretty standard kids party food.

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    Skip this place!! There is a reason for all these bad reviews. The staff is SO RUDE & unprofessional!

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    My daughter have Birthday party at the Main Event was without any organization.They don't givet tables for 15 kids and 10 adults.

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    was very fun for all of my family and perfect for my brothers 9th birthday party. we all had a great time getting to play with each other.

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    Does laser tag cost money if you do not have a birthday event?

    Yeah, they have price bundles at the main desk. Call to ask for direct pricing. The customer service is meh so please beware.

    How many game points does a $10 fun card get you?

    $10 is not an option to purchase it was $20 & $35

    How much is pool?

    Hi Anisha! Below is the cost of billiards for this location: Monday-Thursday $6.45 from OPEN-5PM… Read more

    Do they accept walk ins or do we have to make a reservation?

    It depends how busy it is...they always accept walkins it's just that some times the waits are super long.

    Is there an Age limit?

    No age limit to enter. There is an age limit and height restriction to do the rope course, but no age restriction for bowling or video games. I'm not sure if there are restrictions on laser tag

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    I took my 10 year old son and his friends here for his birthday party and they had the BEST time!

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    Underground Retrocade

    Underground Retrocade

    4.4(80 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    It was really fun with a ton of old fashioned arcade games it also has a section where you can play…read moreair hockey and it has 2 floors fulls of games, it's really affordable and it makes you feel really happy as soon as you walk in.

    This place is perfect for gaming aficionados who grew up in the late 70s and 80s. The nostalgia…read morethat hits you when you hear the sounds from all the games and the telltale "game over" music that cues you to enter your initials after a good round. Every time I felt excited to see a game and start playing, I would look over my shoulder to see another classic. I took photos of the ones that brought back strong memories of playing with my cousin at the bowling alley or the 7-Eleven, at the camp grounds and at the hotels, and even at the casinos when our parents were hitting the slots. $20 unlimited gaming is a steal for what you get here. I have no complaints. There are bathrooms in the back as well as a coat rack. There is plenty of space to feel comfortable taking your time. While there is no food, there are drinks available and they allow in and out privileges with your wristband. My wish would be that they find 720, the skateboarding game... Paperboy, and Crazy Taxi, and add them to the lineup. Also a few more shooters from the 90s, as those were quarter guzzlers that we could never finish with real money. I've been here twice and will be back again soon!

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    Underground Retrocade - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The best part is the soundtrack and the sound bites from the movie.

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    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The best part is the soundtrack and the sound bites from the movie.

    Pinstripes

    Pinstripes

    3.6(510 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Went here for a brunch as a group and had a wonderful experience! I really like how spacious the…read morevenue is here, with plenty of space to move around and casually hangout. From what I saw, it looked like Pinstripes could easily accommodate several large gatherings happening at the same time without feeling too noisy or crowded. Even with a good number of people enjoying different events at the same time, service was still quick and friendly. The food here was also delicious. All the different fruits and vegetables that I tried here were fresh and colorful, and I really appreciate the extra effort they put into good presentation throughout the buffet. This gave me the feeling of enjoying a nice brunch on a more luxury line of a cruise boat. In particular, the carved meats and various stations like the waffle, omelet, and chocolate fountain stations really stood out. Not only were the items here delicious, but it really gave this brunch a more premium feel and was great for fun pictures with all the customization options available. Overall, great event space with a great brunch option available. I'd like to return here another day to try some of the activity options and try more of their dining options.

    Recently went on a double date here with my husband and friends, and we had a great time! The venue…read morewas clean, and the employees were friendly, even though they seemed to have something stressful going on at the front desk. The staff checked us in quickly, got our shoe sizes, and handed us our bowling shoes before directing us to a high-top table to wait for our lane. It looked like they were coordinating with a family still sitting at a lane with kids, possibly checking if they were finished so they could clean it for us. After about 10 minutes, we were seated in that same lane I mentioned previously, which had two comfy leather couches facing each other. The space was clean, roomy, and comfortable. The place wasn't too busy when we arrived, but there were a few large groups hosting work holiday parties, despite it being late January. We had a two-hour reservation, and the experience was a blast. Our lane worked perfectly, and the blacklight atmosphere added a fun touch. One of the coolest features was the interactive avatars, which changed accessories as we racked up points. I didn't order any food, but my husband and friends did, and they all loved it. I tried some of my husband's croutons from his chicken Caesar salad, and they were well-seasoned. My friend enjoyed her gnocchi, and her boyfriend liked his chicken Caesar salad as well. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I'd definitely bowl here again!

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    Home Amusements

    Home Amusements

    4.1(8 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    I would avoid Scott at all costs…read more Unprofessional does not quite sum this up. Scott was referred to me as someone who could work on my EM pinball. While it seemed that the fix was good, the next day the game would not turn on. When I called him to come back, he has since ghosted me. He scratched my stairs with his crude dolly, he put my 54 year old game on its corner, on pavement, and to pivot it, he said to a pinball restorer: "I should have charged him more once I saw his house", he ruined a piece of invisiglass, which he refuses to pay for or replace on top of being pretty undependable.

    I stumbled across this business of Scott's and very happy I did. I have an old Bally strikes and…read morespares pinball machine that hadn't worked in 10 years, ifnot more. Scott was quick to call me back and schedule a visit to my house. He worked diligently and got the game working. There happened to be a glitch with one of the flippers so a couple of days later he was back and this time he decided to take two computer boards home and get them perfected. He said it would probably be a couple of weeks and he came back, everything was going great! I did ask him ask him back one more time, probably more for "user"questions, but he also changed a couple of lightbulbs at the same time. one thing I'll say, when he opens that machine he is so into his job of fixing any problem. He never rushed through the job. He's very personable and nice. I'm so very happy to have discovered him and his business. I highly recommend Scott for all the work he does. Thank you, Scott. Jan T

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    60 To Escape - The lobby

    60 To Escape

    4.6(18 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    We've done all six of the escape rooms at this location, and a few of them at their Gurnee location…read morealso. We've also done bunches of escape rooms from other companies while on vacation or in other towns. The overall quality and craftsmanship of 60 to Escape is second to none. Every room is quite immersive, and you don't get the feeling that they just slapped together a bunch of decorations on a standard room and called it an escape room (like some other companies do). For this location, Lockbuster Video and Mystery Manor are the best rooms (in my opinion). Loads of fun, great surprises. Challenging yet doable puzzles. Wide variety of puzzle types. Kids loved it. Parents loved it. I really should include Magic Heist in the top tier also, but, Lockbuster and Mystery are just so wonderful that I feel that they deserve a class of their own. But, yes, Magic is right up there with them. It's almost a 3-way tie for first place. Cheesie's Pizza Party is really enjoyable also. It deserves 5 stars too. But, I was so blown away by Lockbuster and Mystery that I just feel obligated not to put Cheesie in the same category, despite that Cheesie is quite wonderful. Jurassic Outpost and Arctic Expedition are better than a lot of the competition I've seen, but, I just can't put them in the same category as the ones above. I don't feel like downgrading my rating of this place to only 4 stars because of these two rooms. That would be maybe too aggressive on my part, because these two rooms have all of the polish and workmanship that the others do, and are way better than lots of other places I've been. But, the puzzles in these two rooms are a bit on the monotonous side. Too many of the same theme of solving numeric things or codes over and over and over. They're not in the same league as Lockbuster or Mystery with the variety of puzzle types and adventure. If this place only had these two rooms, yeah, I'd downgrade the rating to 4 stars. But, I can't bring myself to lessen my rating of the really great rooms because two of them aren't quite as great. When I first saw this place in Woodfield, I figured it would go out of business in two months. Then, we tried it. No regrets. I hope this place is around for decades, and continues to upgrade the experiences.

    I came here last Saturday with a small group and we had an amazing time the entire experience was…read moresmooth from start to finish and it was great being able to collaborate as a team the hints were super helpful when we got stuck and added to the fun without giving too much away we tried the Mystery Manor escape room and absolutely loved it definitely planning to come back

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